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Fake Sites Mimicking Open-Source Tools Rank High on Google to Deliver Malware via TDS
Cybersecurity researchers identified a large-scale operation using fake websites that mimic open-source and freeware projects to distribute malware through a Traffic Distribution System (TDS). The malware includes Remus Stealer, AnimateClipper, and the SessionGate framework, delivered via well-designed, deceptive sites resembling legitimate project portals.
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